Adding Emmanuel Mudiay at the deadline was more about acquiring an asset than a great fit as the Knicks shift their to focus to 2018-19 and beyond.

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The decision came two days after Porzingis tore his left ACL and just a couple of hours after the NBA trade deadline. The Hornets reportedly had been shopping Walker in the days leading up to the deadline but opted to hang on to their franchise cornerstone.

The NBA also said that Detroit All-Star center Andre Drummond will replace Porzingis in the Skills Challenge. Porzingis is the event's defending champion.

Walker will be making his second All-Star appearance; he also played in last year's game.

This season, the former UConn star is averaging 22.6 points, 5.8 assists and 3.4 rebounds.